The Comets exploded out of the gate with one of the hottest shooting starts seen anywhere in District 2 this season, burying seven three-pointers in the opening quarter and stunning previously unbeaten Dallas with an early surge. The ball moved crisply, shots fell in waves, and Abington Heights controlled both the pace and confidence from the opening tip.
Two Pennsylvania boys made good. Two captains who climbed, fought, and gave back every step of the way. When Penn State storms into Yankee Stadium on December 27th for the Pinstripe Bowl, Dominic DeLuca and Nick Dawkins won’t just be representing the Nittany Lions. They’ll be representing home.
After 18 months of setbacks, evaluations, and unanswered pain, Boston College freshman Mia Galella is finally getting clarity and a path back to the game she loves. The Holy Cross standout is scheduled for New Year’s Eve surgery and says she’s ready to attack recovery and return stronger than ever.
In a rematch loaded with respect, history, and high stakes, the Avonworth Antelopes finally claimed the title that slipped away a year ago, defeating Northwestern Lehigh 31–7 at Chapman Field to secure their first-ever PIAA 3A football state championship. Entering the afternoon as the only two undefeated teams left in Pennsylvania, both programs walked in with perfect records—only one walked out with perfection preserved.
It’s shaping up to be one of the most anticipated early-season games in District 2 as the Dallas Mountaineers host the Abington Heights Comets on Tuesday night. Dallas brings a perfect 3–0 record into the matchup and the confidence that comes with defending its home floor, while Abington Heights is unbeaten as well after opening the season with emphatic wins over Wyoming Valley West (79–47) and Shamokin Area (74–55).